Honda Battery or Interstate?

[duck__dodgers]

Honestly, I've started doing the same. There's a Walmart on every other street corner nowadays in 98% of the USA.

And nearly every Walmart is open from 6AM to 11+ PM, 362-3 days of the year. My local Costcos are always understaffed during peak times in the customer service lines (main door and auto section).

 

[I<3oil]

And nearly every Walmart is open from 6AM to 11+ PM, 362-3 days of the year. My local Costcos are always understaffed during peak times in the customer service lines (main door and auto section).

That too, yep

 

[f355spider]

And nearly every Walmart is open from 6AM to 11+ PM, 362-3 days of the year. My local Costcos are always understaffed during peak times in the customer service lines (main door and auto section).

Someone posted it is easier to get a warranty exchange if you go late at night or when they first open...they will be no line and fewer people who understand the warranty process for car batteries, so less hassles.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Also keep in mind with WM that the stores can have difficulty with the process of refunding the core charge for battery purchases made online, and it is returned in the form of a gift card. The process is either convoluted, or the employees don't have enough training to be proficient with the procedure; probably both.

Many complaints about the issue in the battery reviews, and I know someone who had to get a manager involved to successfully get the gift card.

Not a big deal to buy it in store, except when the website has a better price than the one on the shelf tag.

 

[f355spider]

Also keep in mind with Walmart that the stores can have difficulty with the process of refunding the core charge for battery purchases made online, and it is returned in the form of a gift card. The process is either convoluted, or the employees don't have enough training to be proficient with the procedure; probably both.

Many complaints about the issue in the battery reviews, and I know someone who had to get a manager involved to successfully get the gift card.

Not a big deal to buy it in store, except when the website has a better price than the one on the shelf tag.

That may be a store specific issue. I ordered online and had no issue with the core return at a local Walmart. I prefer ordering online, even if a store pick up later, as I get Rakuten cash back with my online purchases.

 

[The_Jeff]

As of a year ago, and probably still true, Walmart has issues representing their battery line online. They seem to have more models in stock in stores than they show on their website for pickup in store. Particularly the cheaper models. Potential buyers should be aware.

 

[97prizm]

Find the best price. In the US, There's only three manufacturers of batteries- East Penn/Deka, Clarios (Johnson Controls), and Exide. Lately E.P. seems to be the favorite and and Exide seems to the least favorite.


I install a lot of batteries at work, and for whatever reason, heavy battery corrosion is far more common on Japanese vehicles than European or American vehicles. Doesn't seem to matter what if the battery is original or not. Correlation doesn't equate to causation, but it's definitely a pattern I've observed.

Some Japanese cars still come with Panasonic batteries. I believe Japan-built Toyotas like the 4Runners.

Funny you mention that. My Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla) started really corroding the terminal and battery posts several years aftervI owned it. I had to proactively spray battery terminal cleaner regularly to keep the battery clean. I was able to use the purple terminal sealant to slow the corrosion.

 

[Pelican]

There are NO guarantees that one Brand will last longer than another, BUT there is a trend.
Some brands do last longer (all things being equal) price difference is also affected by:
Amount & purity of the Lead
Size of Cells
Thickness of the Case... to name a few and quality control.
The BEST are Odyssey and North Star (the latter has been bought by Odyssey)
But here we're talking of $400+
Just MHO but the best ROI is given today by Deka/East Penn
Also not enough attention is given to Battery Maintenance and to the equipment used to perform it.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Had a Yuasa in a backhoe I used at work. Added tap water to it when the electrolyte got low. Machine was scrapped after 12 years with the original battery in it. I killed that battery at least 10X leaving lights on or flashers on. Jump start next day. They can make better batteries, but chose not to for , as usual, money....The year was 2018 on that Yuasa. Friggin bean counters !!!

 

[SC Maintenance]

Had a Yuasa in a backhoe I used at work. Added tap water to it when the electrolyte got low. Machine was scrapped after 12 years with the original battery in it. I killed that battery at least 10X leaving lights on or flashers on. Jump start next day. They can make better batteries, but chose not to for , as usual, money....The year was 2018 on that Yuasa. Friggin bean counters !!!

I had a Yuasa in my 2019 made in Japan Toyota. After 5 years it was down to about 60% of rated power so I replaced it. I had kept the water up, and put it on a trickle charger occasionally also. It likely would have kept the car started for quite some more time but wife's car so I don't take any chances.

 

[FZ1]

Who manufactures Honda automotive batteries?

- 21 Pilot 48k Miles

I am going to change the battery because engine start seems not to be as snappy as it used to be and I do not want to jump start a vehicle in the winter. Engine deactivation seems to run these batteries down and my wife does not turn it off every time she drives.

I think it is a little early for the battery and it still probably has some life in it. I might just keep instead of getting back $15 for the core charge at the Honda dealer. I might just throw a charger on it every once in a while and put it on a shelf.

Vehicle is under the extended Honda warranty and I'd rather go OEM to avoid warranty issues. What do you think? Stick with Honda or go with another brand?

No Interstate.

 

[Patman]

Except when Honda installed Yausa as OEM. Outstanding quality.

I also remember Panasonic car batteries still good for 10+ years.

But those days are long gone.

I still have the original battery in my 2016 Civic so there’s that…